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The RFL is delighted to announce that Lizzie Jones will sing the traditional Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final hymn, Abide With Me prior to kick-off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday August 29. Lizzie, the wife of former Keighley Cougars and Wales international Danny Jones, is a professional singer who wants to use the occasion to thank the Rugby League family for their heartfelt support since her husband's tragic death in May...

Lizzie Jones to perform Abide With Me at Wembley

Zak France was seriously injured, playing for Cheltenham Phoenix against Bath Romans in a regional cup final. Zak is a rugby league player locally produced by the Cheltenham club. His injuries are substantial having damaged his spinal cord. His team mates and the South West Rugby League have requested we set up a 'just-giving' page in order to raise funds for Zac.

ZAC FRANCE JUST GIVING PAGE

Lizzie Jones, the wife of Danny, has requested that all monies raised for the family of Danny to be put into a special Trust Fund for their five month old twins Phoebe and Bobby. The family want to help protect Phoebe and Bobby’s future using Danny’s legacy. Lizzie Jones said, “We are totally overwhelmed by ordinary people’s generosity in supporting us...

Linzi Prescott, wife of the late Rugby League star Steve Prescott, is calling on rugby league fans to join her in this year’s Great Manchester Run.
And Linzi has joined 'Radcliffe's Great Runners', set up by athletics legend Paula Radcliffe.

LINZI PRESCOTT AND FRIENDS

There are many ways you can help us support and protect the rugby family, from making a monthly donation, signing up to one of our bike ride or running events, getting your club to support us or even organising your own event. We also have information for companies on how you can make a big difference to our work.

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In accordance with Ronan’s wishes, his family have made the heartfelt decision to donate some of his organs. Ronan was a loving and caring lad who was dedicated to his family and friends. Ronan’s family are comforted that he has gone on to help five other people live their lives and survive, showing a final act of generosity.

Ronan Costello’s funeral service will be held at St Patrick’s Church, 32 New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5JY on Friday June 24th 2016 at 11.00am. This will be followed by a private family burial. A wake will be held at Brighouse Sports Club, Russell Way, Brighouse, HD6 4LX after the service in celebration of Ronan’s life. The family have requested that any money donated in support of Ronan is to be given to the Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund; which supplies defibrillators to all rugby league clubs. The family wish this to be co-ordinated through the RFL Benevolent Fund. There will be a collection at Ronan’s funeral for the Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Headway charities. Thank you

The family appreciate well-wishers’ concerns in offering financial assistance through newly formed “Just Giving” sites. However, the family have requested that any monies donated in support of Ronan’s family be given to the Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund which supplies defibrillators to all rugby league clubs. The family wish this to be co-ordinated through the RFL Benevolent Fund. There are no immediate concerns for financial assistance as a result of Ronan’s passing. There will be a collection at Ronan’s funeral for the Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Headway charities. The date and venue of the funeral is still to be confirmed. Thank you

Teenage rugby star Ronan Costello has sadly died today, 72 hours after being injured in a game for his club Huddersfield Giants. He suffered head injuries while playing for the Giants against Salford Red Devils and was transferred to Leeds General Infirmary by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Ronan’s family have released this moving statement: We are absolutely devastated to lose Ronan so tragically and suddenly. Ronan was a loving and caring 17 year old lad, who was dedicated to his family and friends. He was a credit to all of his family and we are so proud of him and his achievements. He was passionate about rugby and rugby was a big part of his life. We acknowledge that this was a tragic accident. As a family, we wish to extend our appreciation to Leeds General Infirmary’s Neuro Intensive Care Unit for their dedication, respect and efforts in caring for Ronan and to The Giants, especially Andy and Richard who have been a great support to us all during such a difficult time. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us but we now need some privacy at this difficult time. We are all truly heartbroken and Ronan […]

RFL Benevolent Fund receives £80,000 donation from Steve Prescott Foundation THE RFL Benevolent Fund is delighted to announce that it has received a donation of £80,000 from the Steve Prescott Foundation to assist the charity provide help and support to people who have suffered life-changing injuries playing rugby league. The Benevolent Fund works with some of the most vulnerable and needy members of the rugby league community and the donation from the Steve Prescott Foundation will allow that important role to continue. Steve Ball, the General Manager of the RFL Benevolent Fund said: “We would like to thank both the Steve Prescott Foundation, and the thousands of people who have supported the Foundation’s fantastic fund-raising initiatives, for this very generous donation. “Since 2007 the Steve Prescott Foundation has raised over £410,000 for the Benevolent Fund and their support has enabled us to make a positive difference to a great many former players. “Steve Prescott was very passionate about the work the Benevolent Fund does and we are proud of our continued association with his foundation.” The RFL Benevolent Fund recently helped raise over £300,000 for a trust fund in aid of the children of […]

Though the tough physical nature of Rugby League is one of the things fans love about the
game, it unfortunately means that, on occasion, serious life changing accidents can occur.
While these are thankfully rare, the effect on the individuals concerned is devastating.

The Rugby League Benevolent Fund was established to help players who suffer such injuries.